There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 35m
Cheapest option
Bus • 5h 40m
2 alternative options
Bus via Miajadas • 6h 30m
Drive • 3h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Quintana de la Serena via Villanueva de la Serena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Madrid and Quintana de la Serena is 251 km. The road distance is 345 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena, including transfers.
Madrid to Quintana de la Serena bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Madrid station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 40m.
Madrid to Quintana de la Serena bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Villanueva de la Serena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Quintana de la Serena is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena.
- Distance: 251.5 km
- Duration: 5h 35m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Quintana de la Serena, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid to Quintana de la Serena via Ciudad Real-Central, Castuera, and Castuera in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Autocares Grupo Samar operates a bus from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena once daily. Tickets cost €21 - €26 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Castuera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Ciudad Real-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €45
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- €17 - €23
- Promo+
- €22 - €25
- Flexible
- €30 - €45
- Phone
- +34 (0) 91 723 05 06
- autocares.samar@samar.es
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Madrid to Villanueva de la Serena
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €26
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- informacion@avanzabus.com
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Madrid to Miajadas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €29
- Schedules at
- avanzabus.com
- Book at
- avanzabus.com
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Miajadas to Quintana De La Serena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- alsa.com
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